- Since 7 is in the tenths place, 15.736 is between 15.7 and 15.8
- 15.75 is the midpoint between 15.7 (15.70) and 15.8 (15.80)
- As illustrated on the number line, 15.736 is less than the midpoint (15.75)
- Therefore, 15.736 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 15.7
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